Prepare against Ronald Witte
DEU · World #30,618 classical · FIDE ID 4699424
Our database contains 204 games by Ronald Witte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ronald Witte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronald Witte before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,982 | 2,162 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,994 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 2,049 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 72 | 73 | 59 | 35.3% |
| As White | 105 | 41 | 38 | 26 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 99 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronald Witte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronald Witte's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 82.9% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 14.3% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Witte usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Witte usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Witte usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Witte usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Witte usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Witte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 71.9% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 28.1% | 11.1% |
Ronald Witte's chess games
All 204 games by Ronald Witte in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 72 wins, 73 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Christoph Pragua | 2,433 | 29th Alpenpokal Open | D17 |
| Oct 2011 | Ferdinand Schlierkamp | 2,189 | 7th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B99 |
| Aug 2018 | Kevin Tong | 2,180 | 7th Arber Open | B90 |
| Jan 2003 | Norbert Moehring | 2,166 | 29th Alpenpokal Open | A00 |
| Jan 2002 | Juergen Hesse | 2,141 | Soemmerda Open | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2016 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,014 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,067 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| 29th Alpenpokal Open | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,384 |
| 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,053 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronald Witte's chess games?
204 games by Ronald Witte, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ronald Witte has played.
What does Ronald Witte play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Ronald Witte opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronald Witte answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Ronald Witte play as White?
As White, Ronald Witte's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronald Witte play as Black?
As Black, Ronald Witte most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Ronald Witte's FIDE rating?
Ronald Witte is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Ronald Witte played?
Our database contains 204 games by Ronald Witte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 73 draws, 59 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronald Witte?
204 games by Ronald Witte reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.